Charles A. Binkley, 87, of Paducah passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Baptist Health Paducah.
Mr. Binkley was a pipefitter for Local Union 187, a veteran of the US Army, and a member of First Baptist Church in Brookport, IL. Charles was an avid golfer and dancer.
He is survived by his life partner, Evona Hughes of Reidland; one son, Tim Binkley (Ginger) of Reidland; one granddaughter, Olivia Bridges (Marc) of Reidland; one grandson, Ethan Binkley of West Paducah; one great grandson, Miles Bridges of Reidland; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Binkley; parents, Charles and Juanita (Bridwell) Binkley; one son, Kip Binkley; one daughter, Penny Binkley; and five sisters, Evelyn B. (Binkley) Lee, Freda Ann (Binkley) Sherley, Carrie Jane Binkley, Peggy Joyce (Binkley) Cannon, and Dianna (Binkley) Austin.
Funeral services will begin at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Hughes Funeral Home in Paducah with Bro. Monte Hodges officiating. Burial will follow at Pell Cemetery in Brookport, IL.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to service time Tuesday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Foundation, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38705-9959.